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Photograph - Barbara Woods Hanging Out Washing, MV Fairsea, 1957
Reg. No: MM 085042
- Summary:
- Barbara Woods hanging out washing deckside on board MV Fairsea, 1957.
Barbara and John Woods migrated to Australia as assisted migrants from Buckinghamshire on the MV Fairsea in 1957. The Barbara and John Woods Collection comprises documents and photographs that provide a comprehensive insight into the Woods' immigration experience, from the issuing of their passage tickets, to their arrival in Melbourne. - Description:
- Landscape format, black and white photographic reproduction. Taken on board the MV Fairsea, 1957. Barbara hanging out washing deckside. The bandaid on her arm is covering an infection resulting from her vaccinations.
- Description Of Content:
- Barbara Woods hanging out washing deckside on board MV Fairsea, 1957. The bandaid on her arm is covering an infection resulting from her vaccinations. The washing line is strung up above the side rail of the deck and along its length. There are various garments pegged to it.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation, 2002
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 25.3 cm (Width), 20.4 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | ships |
| Themes this item is part of: | Barbara & John Woods, British Migrants, 1957, Cultural Diversity Collection, Migration Collection, Transport Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MIGRATION |
| Secondary Classification: | Travel - Shipboard Life |
| Tertiary Classification: | images (to be classified) |
| Inscriptions: | Front, in blule ink; "WASHING DAY ON BOARD SHIP" |
| Format: | Photograph: Black & White; See Dimensions |
| Person Depicted: | Mrs Barbara Woods, 1957 |
| Place & Date Depicted: | ., 1957 |
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